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‘Okay, Boomer.’ Defying Our Stereotypes with Technology.
The first time Linda Chase, 72, heard her granddaughter say “Okay, Boomer,” she laughed. The phrase, once a punchline for generational divides, now feels more like a rallying cry in Linda’s living room as she fields FaceTime calls, tracks her steps on a smartwatch, and shares sourdough starters on social media. “I think people expect…
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Are Movies and TV Shows Getting More “Woke” or is it Just Me?
If it seems that every new movie or television show comments on social justice, diversity, or gender, this perception is increasingly common among seniors and baby boomers, leading many to question whether Hollywood and TV have become more “woke.” What Does “Woke” Even Mean? The word “woke” has changed significantly in recent years. Originally rooted…
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Neither Political Party Represents Me
For decades, American seniors relied on their chosen party for some comfort—a belief that someone in Washington had their best interests at heart. Lately, many say they feel politically homeless. “I grew up voting Democrat because that’s what my parents did. My husband was a Republican, so sometimes we’d cancel each other out,” laughs Linda…
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Ask Kurt Kurmudgeon: The Crack of Dawn Lawn Mower
Dear Kurt, My across-the-street neighbor is a jerkwad, always in my business, mowing his lawn and running the leaf blower at 6 a.m. in the summer, and is constantly in screaming matches with his wife during all hours of the day and night. I know my Catholic School upbringing taught me to “turn the other…
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So… Really. Who Rescued Whom?
A few months into retirement, the quiet can start to feel less like freedom and more like an echo. The days stretch out, unstructured and full of possibility—at least in theory. But for many seniors, the thing that finally breaks the silence is the soft thump of a tail against the couch, or the delicate,…
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